All-Chinese Girl Group A2O MAY Makes Debut Performance at LAPD AAPI Heritage Celebration

LOS ANGELES, LAPost (By Richard Ren) — At noon on May 7, the Los Angeles Police Department hosted a festive celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at its downtown LAPD Headquarters Plaza. The event featured remarks from City Councilmember John Lee and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, and concluded with a powerful, high-energy performance by the all-Chinese girl group A2O MAY, personally launched by K-pop legend Lee Soo-man.

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell （Photo by: Richard Ren/LAPost）

The five-member group, composed entirely of young women of Chinese descent, delivered a dynamic stage show of vocals and dance that lit up the crowd of nearly 1,000 LAPD officers, staff, and guests, serving as a vivid example of the new generation of Chinese youth stepping into the global cultural spotlight.

A2O MAY（Photo by: Richard Ren/LAPost）

This marked the group’s first performance in Los Angeles, following their official debut at the Committee of 100 gala in late April. Their set included two songs: the original track “BOSS,” blending electronic beats with traditional Asian sounds, and a reimagined version of the K-pop classic “Under My Skin (A2O)” featuring new choreography. The performance, set against the open-air backdrop of LA’s City Hall and accompanied by professional-grade audio, demonstrated global-level polish and stage presence.

After their performance, A2O MAY sat down for interviews with both English- and Chinese-language media, where they opened up about their journey, mission, and dreams.

“We all come from different cities in China and the U.S., and it was our shared love for music that brought us together,” said SHIJIE (李诗洁). “A2O stands for ‘Alpha to Omega,’ meaning from beginning to end—we start in Asia but aim for the world. ‘MAY’ represents the month of our debut, the season of spring and renewal. It also sounds like ‘mei’ (美), which means beauty in Chinese—a beautiful beginning.”

The group consists of CHENYU(朱晨予), SHIJIE(李诗洁), and QUCHANG (曲唱) from mainland China, along with Hawaiian-born Chinese-American twins MICHE (陈佳仪) and KAT(陈佳辰). All under the age of 20, the members currently share a large bedroom in Los Angeles as they prepare for their career. “Our bond is really strong,” said Miche with a laugh. “We sleep in shifts—two go to bed first, three later. It’s a cozy and special kind of life.”

“We’re probably the healthiest people in LA right now,” joked CHENYU “We eat clean, go to bed on time, and dance every day—but we really haven’t had time to explore the city yet. We hope after the Wango Tango performance, we can finally try In-N-Out burgers!”

The group was honored to perform for the LAPD’s AAPI celebration. “It’s a great opportunity for cultural exchange,” said SHIJIE. “We’re proud to represent Chinese girl groups at such a meaningful event and to share our vision of blending traditional aesthetics with modern pop.”

CHENYU recounted a touching moment: “After the show, some audience members asked to take photos with us and wanted to learn how to say ‘thank you’ in Chinese. It made us so happy—it’s those little moments that make it all worth it.”

Beyond their performances, A2O MAY carries a growing sense of purpose. “We’re realizing that our stage isn’t just about entertainment—it’s a way to share a modern expression of Eastern beauty,” said MICHE. “We hope our music and performances can connect with audiences across cultures.”

A2O MAY is emerging as a vibrant representative of “Zalpha Pop”—a fusion of Gen Z spirit and cross-cultural ambition. Following the interview, a senior entertainment columnist in Los Angeles praised the group, saying: “They have a rare mix of clarity and confidence. It’s refreshing—and they genuinely have global star potential.”

This coming weekend, the group is set to perform at the Wango Tango music festival hosted by a major LA radio station, stepping further into the mainstream American spotlight.

“Please look forward to us,” the five girls said in unison. “We’ll keep growing stronger and give our fans even better performances every time!”

（Photo by: Richard Ren/LAPost）